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Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen presents Samantha and Josh Tweedie, of Tweedie, Inc., with the Community Impact Award during the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce's annual awards dinner on Thursday. (Melissa Lizotte | The Star-Herald)

Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen presents Samantha and Josh Tweedie, of Tweedie, Inc., with the Community Impact Award during the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce's annual awards dinner on Thursday. (Melissa Lizotte | The Star-Herald)

Chamber of Commerce celebrates volunteers, businesses at annual awards

January 25, 2020

Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce honored individuals and business owners who have made significant contributions to civic organizations and projects throughout The County

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Drug, domestic violence crimes dominate December grand jury indictments

The Aroostook County grand jury met for its last session of the year, indicting 30 people from across the region.

Chamber of Commerce celebrates volunteers, businesses at annual awards

Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce honored individuals and business owners who have made significant contributions to civic organizations and projects throughout The County

Houlton to lose ambulance billing provider

The Houlton ambulance service will soon be without a billing provider after the city of Caribou informed the community it was dropping this service.

Wintergreen students tackle hands-on animation, video production projects

As part of Wintergreen’s After-School Arts program, local videographer Josh Archer and Wintergreen manager Kara Addington have been teaching students how to create their own animated videos step by step.

Mars Hill councilors continue action on ambulance service as deadline looms

The council ratified its vote made in an emergency meeting on Jan. 2 to participate in the creation of the Central Aroostook Ambulance Service.

Former U.S. Customs officer sentenced to 51 months on child pornography charge

A former U.S. Customs officer was sentenced Thursday, Jan. 23, in Bangor District Court for possession of child pornography.

Crime and Courts Browse Crime and Courts

Drug, domestic violence crimes dominate December grand jury indictments

The Aroostook County grand jury met for its last session of the year, indicting 30 people from across the region.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Jan. 6-12, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Jan. 6-12, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 30, 2019-Jan. 5, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 30-Jan. 5, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 23-29, 2019

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 23-29, including the following.

Presque Isle Police arrest man wanted on domestic violence charges

Presque Isle Police said they arrested a man Saturday accused of assaulting a woman in Fort Fairfield earlier this month and evading police on Friday.

Police arrest PI man for drug trafficking

Presque Isle police said they arrested a man in possession of methamphetamine on drug trafficking charges Saturday, Jan. 11

Sports Browse Sports

Central Aroostook captures ‘D’ North/South cheering regional title

Defending six-time state champ Central Aroostook High School of Mars Hill rattled off a highly creative and near-flawless performance on Saturday afternoon to cruise to the Class D North/South regional cheerleading championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Central Aroostook has captured 11 state titles over the past 12 years.

Hodgdon’s Hudson named to Division II basketball watch list

Chris Hudson of Bentley University has been named to the Bevo Francis Award Top 100 Watch List by Small College Basketball and the National Awards Committee.

Strong offense helps Presque Isle girls take down John Bapst

The Presque Isle girls basketball team beat John Bapst 52-42 at home on Monday, Jan. 20, in a game the Wildcats led throughout.

Washburn native named national girls soccer coach of the year

Meredith Messer led Camden Hills to an 18-0 record and its fourth straight Class A girls soccer state championship last fall. That performance earned her the nod as the National Federation of State High School Associations National Coach of the Year for girls soccer.

Caribou Viking wrestlers claim five victories

The Caribou wrestlers now have 15 dual meet victories this season after claiming three wins during a Jan. 18 event held at Penobscot Valley High School and two victories Jan. 15 at Lincoln.

Caribou Viking boys defeat Foxcroft Academy by 30 points

The Caribou Viking boys faced off against the Foxcroft Ponies on Monday, defeating the visiting team, 94-64.

Business News Browse Business News

AMHC opens medication assisted treatment clinic in Presque Isle

Aroostook Mental Health Center has announced the opening of a medication assisted treatment clinic in Presque Isle. The clinic will support individuals who are in detox and recovery from opiate drug use.

Farming workshop to focus on healthy soil practices

Farmers are invited to join Maine Farmland Trust, The University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District, Central Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District and fellow farmers on Wednesday, Feb. 19, for a day of learning about how healthy soil practices can benefit farm operations in Maine.

UMaine Cooperative Extension receives grant to recycle greenhouse plastic

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has received $38,764 in a one-year State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection Waste Diversion Grant to develop a statewide pilot program to recycle agricultural greenhouse plastic.

County Physical Therapy plans Bangor expansion

County Physical Therapy, which has been serving Aroostook County since 1987, will open a new clinic in Bangor on Jan. 27.

Customer Service Award

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce has awarded Coffin’s General Store of Portage Lake with its most recent Customer Service Award for excellent service.

United Way nets more than $25,000 from bank, employees

For more than 100 years Katahdin Trust and its employees have supported hundreds of local organizations through financial contributions, volunteerism and in-kind donations.

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(Paula Brewer | The Star-Herald)

(Paula Brewer | The Star-Herald)

Presque Isle snowstorm

January 13, 2020

Following the first wave of snow on Sunday, Jan. 12, Pat Bragdon of Presque Isle maneuvers his snowblower on Dyer Street.

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

Forest Service seeks input on action plan

The Maine Forest Service has begun work on Maine’s 2020 Forest Action Plan and is seeking input through a brief online survey.

Senate passes resolution honoring first all-female spacewalk

The Senate on Dec. 11 unanimously passed a resolution congratulating astronauts Dr. Jessica U. Meir and Christina H. Koch for the historic accomplishment of completing the first all-female spacewalk.

Delegation urges feds to heed DACF input on hemp

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) and Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) and Jared Golden (D-ME-02) wrote to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), urging the agency to heed the formal comments and concerns of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF) on the interim final rule on domestic hemp production.

County representatives divided on impeachment of President Trump

As the U.S. House draws toward possibly impeaching President Donald Trump, the issue divides state legislators from across The County.

Poll Browse Poll

Which is worse, driving through road construction or driving through snow?

Let us know what you think.

Living Browse Living

Births at Cary Medical Center, November 2019 to January 2020

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center from Nov. 21, 2019, through Jan.6, 2020.

TheCounty Crossword Puzzle for Jan. 22, 2010

You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of January 20, 2020

The citizens of several towns between Houlton and Presque Isle have petitioned the legislature for an adjustment of telegraph rates.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Airline choice is surprising

To the editor: Silver Airways thanks Presque Isle, Aroostook County and nearby northern Maine for supporting Silver’s bid to provide nonstop air service between Boston and Presque Isle.

Fond memories of family pets

When you’re labeling photos or writing down anecdotes about your family, don’t forget your family pets.

E. A. Williams Cartoon – January 22, 2020

Snowmobile drag